N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-8.21

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 13:35-8.21 - Telemedicine: purpose and scope

(a) The purpose of N.JA.C. 13:35-8.21 through 8.28 is to implement the provisions of P.L. 2017, c. 117 (N.J.S.A. 45:1-61et seq.), which authorizes healthcare providers to engage in telemedicine and telehealth.

(b)N.J.A.C. 13:35-8.21 through 8.28 shall apply to all persons who are licensed by the Committee to fit and dispense hearing aids.

(c) Pursuant to N.J.S.A. 45:1-62, a hearing aid dispenser must hold a license issued by the Committee if he or she:

1. Is located in New Jersey and provides health care services to any patient located in or out of New Jersey by means of telemedicine or telehealth; or

2. Is located outside of New Jersey and provides health care services to any patient located in New Jersey by means of telemedicine or telehealth.

(d) Notwithstanding N.J.S.A. 45:1-62, a healthcare provider located in another state who consults with a licensee in New Jersey through the use of information and communications technologies, but does not direct patient care, will not be considered as providing health care services to a patient in New Jersey and will not be required to obtain licensure in New Jersey in order to provide such consultation.

N.J. Admin. Code § 13:35-8.21

Adopted by 52 N.J.R. 143(a), effective 2/3/2020